Chapter 1007


    The packed za made for a festive atmosphere.


    Earlier, Darius had only brought the close rtives to receive Benjamin and his group. As for the rest of


    the guests, they were all waiting in the za.


    Meanwhile, Arissa was in awe at the number of people gathered. She had already found the earlier


    crowd to be big. Little did she expect to find even more people here.


    “Are you surprised?” Benjamin asked in amusement when he noticed her reaction.


    Arissa nced at him. “A little.”


    With his lips curling slightly, Benjamin tightened his grasp on her as he whispered, “All you need to do


    is maintain a polite smile and leave the rest to me.”


    When Arissa shot him a look of surprise, he cocked a brow in response. “Do you not believe me?”


    Arissa was amused. “Of course I do!”


    Benjamin''s gaze became more intent when he saw the vibrant smile on her face. “Have you lost your


    courage? Why are you cowed with so few people around?”


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    The speechless Arissa felt her lips twitch. What does he mean by a few? There are more than a


    thousand people gathered here! Does he think everyone has this many rtives? Besides, I''m not


    used to being stared at by so many people.


    “Look, the children are adapting better than you are!”


    Arissa let out a chuckle before she teased, “Do you think everyone has the same amount of exposure


    as you do?”


    Wearing a slight smile, Benjamin led her to Darius'' side.


    Meanwhile, everything at the shrine was ready and awaiting their arrival.


    “Benjamin, Issa,e here quickly!”


    Darius urged them to hurry up as the six children were already by his side.


    “Coming!” Arissa acknowledged his call as she strode forward with Benjamin following closely behind.


    Together with his family and all their extended rtives, Darius paid respect to their ancestors.


    Half an hourter, the ceremony came to an end.


    Filled with tion, Darius dered, “Since everyone is here today, I would like to introduce Benjamin,


    his wife, and his children to those who have yet to see them. Going forward, don''t allow them toe


    to any harm!”


    Everyone knew that was Darius'' way of telling them to show Arissa respect and not bully their family.


    “We understand,” the crowd replied in unison.


    “Whoever bullies them will have to answer to me personally!” Darius broke into heartyughter.


    With that, all their rtives, young and old alike, came over to y with the six children.


    Given how popr the children were and the fact that they were rtives, everyone fought for the


    opportunity to carry them in their arms.


    Gavin, who didn''t like being carried, quickly hid behind his parents. Afraid of strangers, Tim, too, pulled


    his sister along to hide alongside their elder brother.


    As for the cool-looking Zachary, he reluctantly obliged the crowd even though he disliked being carried


    by others.


    Jasper and Oliver, who were the most easygoing among the children, had no problems with the


    interaction at all.


    Although no one got to carry Gavin, Tim, and Jesse, many still came to y with them.


    In the meantime, the rtives also gave Arissa mary gifts for the asion.


    Since she didn''t know any of them, all she could do was thank them with a smile.


    “Do you know them?” she asked Benjamin curiously.


    He lowered his gaze to nce at her. “No, I don''t.”


    Arissa was dumbfounded.


    Standing right beside her, Benjamin exuded a distinguished yet domineering aura. Hence, both the


    younger and older generation were generally intimidated by him. Once they had greeted him, they


    would quickly move on to chat with Darius.


    “Mr. Graham!”


    Ethen approached Benjamin as if he had something to report.


    Even though Arissa was looking at them, Benjamin didn''t leave her side, as he didn''t want her to be


    alone. All he did was bend forward slightly and signal Ethen to whisper in his ear.


    “Mr. Graham, the police are at the door,” Ethen informed.


    A gloomy look shed across Benjamin''s eyes, but he felt hesitant when he noticed how happy Darius


    was.


    However, upon taking in how Nick was looking at the children, Benjamin''s eyes narrowed.


    He ordered in a grim voice, “Let them in.”


    “Understood!” Ethen went off to deal with the matter.